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All Lower School classes offer a positive
environment for children to learn about themselves and develop
basic motor skills and fundamentals. All the while,
offering a fun atmosphere to enjoy performing, dancing, moving
and most importantly, having fun! Proper attire is required.
All Upper
School classes offer a positive environment for students to
learn the technique required for the discipline of dance they
are in. Classes will reinforce proper technique and form,
while developing self esteem and working as a group. Proper
attire is required. |
Tap
- Tap classes are available in 30 minute classes
or in combination with ballet. In each tap class traditional
tap exercises are taught and practiced. Age appropriate combinations
are introduced. Tap lessons are a great tool for teaching
students musicality, auditory learning, and combining individual
tap steps into larger combinations.
Ballet/ Creative Movement –
A great combination of traditional ballet instruction and
creative movement. Traditional ballet exercises and
other fun activities will help to enhance coordination, self-awareness,
spatial-awareness and balance through the use of a variety
of fun props, (hula hoops, bubbles, etc.) all the while creating
a love for dance!
- One hour or 45 minute classes available
- the program includes instructional dance and movement, including
traditional ballet positions and exercises.
- Two hour classes available - the program
includes the first hour beginning with an age appropriate
ballet themed story and craft (crown, wand, etc.) and the
second hour includes instructional dance, movement games,
traditional ballet postitions, and dance activities.
Hip
Hop/Jazz - A fast paced, energy filled dance class
that incorporates the basics of jazz dance with the innovative
styles of today's hip hop pop stars! Students will learn classic
dance moves necessary to form a foundation in jazz style dance
as well as today's fun, high energy, funky rap and pop dance
styles as seen in videos and films!
Choreography
- NEW!! Each student will select their own music and style
of dance, and will work together to create their own piece
of choreography. This piece will be performed in a session-end
showcase. One piece from each showcase (fall, winter, spring)
will be chosen to perform in our year-end recital.
Modern
- NEW!! A contemporary dance style that incorporates both
ballet and jazz technique. While technique is an important
aspect of this class, students will also be able to use creative
movement to explore body movement and spacial awareness.
Musical
Theatre - NEW!! Bringing the American Broadway Musical to
life! This class will incorporate songs from Broadway musicals
and different jazz technique and styles of dance. Students
will dance, sing and act in this high energy, all-American
class!
Irish
Step Dancing - A great introduction to the art of
Irish Step Dancing! Learn the basic steps, postures, and dances
from Ireland, including the horn pipe, the slip jig, the reel,
and the jig! Get a great taste of some Irish heritage as well
by learning about the Irish culture in this fun, energetic
class. Creative Movement games will also be used to enhance
gross motor skills and balance needed for all types of dance!
Boys Movement – An energetic and activity
filled hour incorporating exercises and games to help improve
coordination, self-awareness, balance and gross motor skills.
A great stepping stone for your little athlete!
Mommy & Me – Come and dance with your
child! Incorporating traditional ballet and creative movement,
you and your child will dance, learn and interact together!
You will both learn various ballet steps and movement games
to work on your child’s coordination and other skills, while
using fun and educational props. (Daddies always welcome!)
Acting
- ages 8 and up! This program was developed for the
student interested in expanding their performance talents
beyond the dance floor. Students will learn acting skills
through theatre games, improvisation, and scripted materials.
There are performances at the end of each session for family
and friends to view. Each student must learn a script and
will have writing exercises/homework each week. They must
have a notebook, highlighter, and pencil for class each week.
Creative
Drama - Creative Drama is designed for the young
'actor' who is not quite at a reading level but enjoys the
fun of becoming/creating a new character or person. The class
is based around dress up/ creative play, and the understanding
of characters in a story. Improviastional games, storytelling
and dress up are a big part of this class. The students will
eventually create a play for family and friends to see at
the end of the session.
Children's
Yoga - Yoga for children is a wonderful way to help
them develop self-esteem, body awareness, confidence, focus,
and to also enhance physical, emotional and mental health.
This is accomplished through yoga poses, breath work, pre-meditative
skills, developmentally appropriate yoga games, storytelling,
and drawing. Students will have fun while practicing in a
safe, non-competitive environment.
SUMMER
CAMP – Each week in Summer Camp at Barrington Ballet
the class discusses a different, famous ballet (Coppelia,
Swan Lake, Giselle, etc.). Students will also become familiar
with the music peices and composers from each ballet. Summer
ballet and/or tap camp begins with a ballet themed craft and
story, which is followed by instruction in ballet, creative
movement and/or tap. Fun creative movement games are
used to help students learn proper techniques. Great for establishing
the necessary fundamentals of dance!